Legislation Details

Resolution Number

NABIAP-18-20

Legislation Number

0087-20

Legislation Title

An Action Relating to Naabik’íyáti’; Supporting the New Mexico State Court ruling in Yazzie/Martinez v. New Mexico that the State of New Mexico and its Public Education Department failed of at-risk children, including Native American children; Opposing any and all efforts if the New Mexico Public Education Department seeking dismissal of the case; Requesting complete compliance, including adequate funding for education of school children as mandated by Constitution

Legislation Description

This resolution, if adopted, would support the New Mexico State Court ruling in Yazzie/Martinez v. New Mexico which held that the state of New Mexico and its Public Education Department failed to meet its Constitutional responsibilities in the education of at-risk children, including Native American children. The resolution opposes any and all efforts of the New Mexico Public Education Department seeking dismissal of the case. The Navajo Nation is requesting complete compliance with the case, including the provision ordering adequate funding for the education of all at-risk school children as mandated by the state of New Mexico Constitution.